Under-16s could be banned from buying energy drinks in Wales

The Welsh government said that evidence suggests a link between "consumption of high-caffeine energy drinks and negative health outcomes", and was considering a ban on under-16s buying them. BBC Wales spoke to young…

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Man jailed for murder of woman missing for 28 years

At the same court on Friday, four of Lashley's children watched as he was handed a life sentence with a minimum term of 10 years and 10 months. Judge Chambers said the defendant had hidden Lashley's body in their cellar…

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Separate youth benefits system likely to swap cash for job support

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden said he would fight for more money from the Treasury for “investment” for reforms aimed at giving people “opportunities” instead of “an assessment, a cheque, and a goodbye”. The…

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Urgent search for South London man after shots fired at shopping centre

Shortly after 10.25pm on Tuesday, October 27, officers were called out to reports of a shooting in Parkfield Street, with crowds attending two separate concerts at the nearby O2 Academy Islington. They found two men…

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Russell Brand’s barrister reports himself to watchdog over post-rape trial verdict tirade

Join today Already a member? Log in Russell Brand ’s barrister has referred himself to the standards watchdog after a verbal altercation with a journalist outside court after the verdict. Brand spent the night behind…

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Professional fortune teller sues Vue cinema chain for £12.7million after being left with chronic pain when he was 'catapulted' from 'defective' seat while watching film

The 60-year-old also claimed his earnings as a tarot reader have tanked and he has lost several acting gigs since he was launched from the seat in September 2015. Following the accident, Mr Hunefalk-Franzen sued Vue…

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Four gang members who stole £150,000 worth of phones across London sentenced

The gang raided mobile phone shops, ‘terrorising’ staff before clearing shelves of valuable devices such as iPhones , Croydon Crown Court heard. In just over a week in 2025, they targeted six shops across the capital…

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Dozens of Democrats eyeing 2028 presidential run, says former Obama aide

"I think you're going to start having Democrats announce exploratory committees next week or the next couple of weeks, probably after Thanksgiving", Messina told the BBC's Americast podcast. He said he already knows…

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Tube drivers to stage strikes in Christmas run-up

A series of walkouts will begin on 26 November, with further strikes planned for 17 December, 19 December, 4 January, 6 January, 17 February, 23 February and 25 February. The action will be taken in opposition to…

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Daughter reaches settlement with MoD after mother shot dead by soldiers

They were said to have been travelling unarmed in a car when soldiers opened fire. Margaret Kennedy sued the Ministry of Defence (MoD) over the circumstances surrounding her mother Maura's death and the alleged failure…

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